HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 09-04-01CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Regular Meeting
September 4, 2001— 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Eddings called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Commissioner Kelley led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Bentz, Blaser, Fonzi, Kelley and Chairman Eddings.
Absent: Commissioner Norton
Staff: Planning Services Manager Warren Frace, Associate Planner Jamie Kirk and
Recording Secretary Grace Pucci.
Chairman Eddings announced the resignation from the Planning Commissioner of Vice -
Chairperson Kimberly Jeanes.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING ON AUGUST 21, 2001.
MOTION: By Commissioner Bentz and seconded by Commissioner Fonzi to approve the
Consent Calendar.
AYES: Commissioners Bentz, Fonzi, Kelley, Blaser and Chairman Eddings
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NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote.
Chairman Eddings requested that the selection of a Commissioner to serve as Vice Chairperson
be agendized for the next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting. Planning Services
Manager Warren Frace stated that it would be placed on the next agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. ZONE CHANGE 2001-0016 / CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2001-0046 /
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2001-0019: A proposed Tentative Parcel Map
application with a zoning text and zoning map change to create a new Planned
Development Overlay Zone. The project would allow a 2 -lot subdivision creating a 1.0
acre lot and a 2.19 acre lot, permitting the construction of two single-family residences.
The purpose of the Planned Development Zoning Overlay is to allow the creative
clustering of residential parcels to preserve sensitive environmental features and provide
open space easements by allowing lot sizes smaller than the underlying zone's minimum
lot size requirements. The maximum density on the project site will not exceed the
maximum density allowed by the underlying General Plan designation and Zoning
District. The site has a General Plan Designation of LDSF (Low Density Single -Family)
and a Zoning District of RSF-Z (Residential Single Family with a minimum lot size of
1'/2 to 2'/2 acres). The project is proposed on a vacant 3.19 acre lot at 5725 / 5715 Portola
Road, Atascadero, CA 93422, San Luis Obispo County (APN 054-022-033). Owner:
Mike Messer, Applicant: Mike Messer.
PROPOSED NEGATIVE DECLARATION 2001-0028: The Community
Development Department recommends that the Planning Commission find that no
significant harm would come to the environment from approval of this Tentative Parcel
Map and Zone Change. The proposed Negative Declaration is available for public
review through September 4, 2001 at 6500 Palma Avenue, Community Development
Department, Room 104, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Staff Recommends:
1. The Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. PC 2001-043, recommending the
City Council certify proposed Negative Declaration 2001-0027 prepared for Zone
Change 2001-0016 and Tentative Parcel Map 2001-0019; and,
2. The Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. PC 2001-044 recommending that
the City Council introduce an ordinance for first reading to approve Zone Change
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2001-0016; amending the City's Zoning Ordinance to create a new Planned
Development 16 Overlay District; and,
3. The Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. PC 2001-045 recommending that
the City Council introduce an ordinance for first reading to approve Zone Change
2001-0016; and amend the City's Zoning Map to add a PD 16 overlay district with a
Master Plan of Development (CUP 2001-0046) for the project site; and,
4. The Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. PC 2001-046 recommending the
City Council approve Tentative Parcel Map 2001-0019, a request to subdivide a
3.19 acre lot into two parcels; 1.0 acre and 2.19 acres each, based on findings and
subject to conditions.
Associate Planner Jamie Kirk provided the staff report and answered questions of the
Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mike Messer, 3745 Monterey Road, applicant, answered questions of the Commission.
Commissioner Fonzi inquired if the Mr. Messer had met with owners of the surrounding
properties to determine if he could utilize the access on Allemonde Lane. Mr. Messer stated that
it is his intention to work with those property owners.
Commissioner Kelley asked about the pine trees on the site. Mr. Messer stated that they are
located within two feet of the easement line and that it should be possible to save most of them
when paving the driveway.
Commissioner Blaser questioned whether it would be possible to reconfigure the dividing
property line closer to the hill to create a parcel of 1 1/2 acres thereby conforming to the existing
zoning requirements. Mr. Messer indicated that this would place the building pad under the
power lines or further up on the hill.
Richard Mullen, 4200 Portola Road, questioned how amending the zoning ordinance to allow
this type of lot split would effect owners of properties that are less than three acres in size. Mr.
Frace stated that this Planned Development is to apply to lots that could be subdivided under the
existing General Plan. Regarding lots that are slightly smaller than three acres and do not have
that privilege, Mr. Frace stated that the City Council is currently looking at this issue under the
new General Plan Update.
Joan O'Keefe, 9985 Old Morro Road East, stated her concerns about placing septic systems in
open space areas and the eventual negative impact this has on trees.
Chairman Eddings closed the Public Comment period.
Commissioner Kelley stated that he feels that this is the beginning of providing staff with a tool
to create better lot splits in the future. He also stated his hope that by creating the one -acre lot the
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City Council would be encouraged to go along with some of the recommendations the
Commission has made.
Chairman Eddings agreed with Commissioner Kelley's comments and felt that there should be
flexibility for those whose lots are just under the standard.
Commissioner Fonzi supported the concept and particularly the idea of preserving the sensitive
hillside areas. Regarding item number (5) on page 31 of the staff report, Commissioner Fonzi
felt that the words "minimizing grading" should be included.
Commissioner Kelley stated that he preferred leaving the flexibility of the current wording of
item number 5. He felt that at times grading could be more beneficial than building a home that
protrudes significantly on a hillside.
Commissioner Fonzi referred the Commission to page 31, item number (6) (i), and suggested the
word "common" be omitted from the wording.
MOTION: By Commissioner Bentz and seconded by Commissioner Fonzi to approve staff
recommendations 1, 2, 3 and 4 with the following change to the Proposed Planned
Development 16 Overlay District: Code Text Amendment Chapter 9-3.660
Atascadero Municipal Code:
Page 31, Item No. (6) (i): A site plan indicating land use, eamme open
space, circulation, lot sizes, slopes, native trees, building sites and
common landscape features;
AYES: Commissioners Bentz, Fonzi, Blaser, Kelley and Chairman Eddings
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
Planning Services Manager Warren Frace stated that the election of a Vice -Chair would be
agendized for the next Planning Commission Meeting. Additionally, Mr. Frace indicated that
the City Council is still reviewing the Planning Commission's recommendations on the preferred
land use plan and the ten policy options that were forwarded earlier. There have been two
hearings to date and a third is tentatively scheduled for September 17. This will be a special
meeting to deal with the General Plan recommendations from the Planning Commission only.
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COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Chairman Eddings stated that the Planned Development text considered tonight was very
important. He feels the PUD is a good process.
Commissioner Fonzi indicated her approval of the large -screen presentation as used this evening
and felt it would be easier for the public to see.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Eddings adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled
meeting of the Planning Commission on September 18, 2001 at City Hall in the 4th Floor
Rotunda, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero.
MEETING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Grace Pucci, Recording Secretary
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